Richard Schafer
Experienced integrative counsellor for life challenges
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About Richard
Richard Schafer helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship strain, low self-esteem and major life changes. He works with issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, communication problems, control struggles, and feelings of emptiness or isolation. Richard also supports people dealing with substance misuse, divorce and separation, fatherhood matters, guilt and shame, impulsivity and forgiveness.
He is introduced by name up front so readers know who they are choosing. Richard trained in psychodynamic counselling in 2003 and began independent practice in 2004.
Background and approach
He is a long-term member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and follows their code of conduct and ethics. BACP is shown here in full the first time and then as the abbreviation. His work is integrative in nature.
That means he draws on psychodynamic ideas alongside Person Centred principles. He chooses the approach to match what a person needs at different stages of therapy rather than using a single method for everyone. Sessions are offered from his practice in Clapham, SW4, United Kingdom.
He has more than 21 years of experience in talking therapies, including over a decade leading clinical work in therapeutic residential settings within the statutory sector. Richard offers individual and couple counselling and accepts international clients. To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to his availability.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 21
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 107865
- Languages
- English
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Richard's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Richard works with
Everything Richard lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Money and financial issues
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
How Richard works online
Choosing the right approach is a joint process. He will discuss what matters to the client, try different ways of working, and agree on an approach that fits the client’s goals and preferences. That collaboration helps tailor the work to each person rather than following a fixed method.
If you prefer online work, check the supported session formats before booking as the biography does not list them. Many people find online or remote sessions useful because they fit more easily around work and family commitments, cut out travel time and can make it simpler to maintain continuity during life changes. Online meetings can also allow shorter check-ins when needed or sessions without video if that suits a person better. Registered or accredited professionals will talk this through and help choose the format that best fits everyday life and therapeutic aims.
Questions and answers
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem and coping with major life changes. The practice also focuses on issues like abandonment, attachment and communication problems.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He works in an integrative way, combining psychodynamic ideas with Person Centred principles. That means sessions can include exploring past patterns and focusing on the relationship in the room.
How much experience does he have?
He has around 21 years working in talking therapies and more than 12 years in clinical lead roles within therapeutic residential settings. This background informs his approach in practice.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a long-term member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practices in Clapham, SW4, United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English for both local and international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to his availability.
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